Live Fact-Checking Night 2 Of The Detroit Democratic Presidential Debate
July 31, 2019
PolitiFact California is live fact-checking the second Detroit Democratic presidential debate. Follow along here.
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Fact-Checking Claims On California’s Unsheltered Homeless Population
July 25, 2019 | Chris Nichols
During his recent push for a "right to shelter" law, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg made eye-opening claims about California’s homeless population, including the soaring rate of homeless deaths in the state.
Has Gavin Newsom Made Progress On His Pledge To Boost California’s Housing Supply?
July 18, 2019 | Chris Nichols
On the campaign trail, Gavin Newsom promised to rapidly expand California's housing supply, saying he would "lead the effort to develop 3.5 million new housing units" by 2025 to address the state's affordable housing crisis.
Gavin Newsom Promised College Savings Accounts For Kindergarteners. He’s Taken A $50 Million Step
July 16, 2019 | Chris Nichols
During his campaign for governor, Gavin Newsom promised to create a "financial foundation for college beginning in kindergarten." We wanted to know what progress, if any, Newsom has made.
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Who Is Tom Steyer? A Bio Of The Democratic Presidential Candidate
July 9, 2019 | Chris Nichols
California environmental activist and billionaire Tom Steyer is running for president. Here’s a biographical look at the 2020 Democratic candidate.
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Was Kamala Harris ‘Part Of Second Class To Integrate’ Berkeley's Public Schools?
July 2, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Her critique of former Vice President Joe Biden during last week's Democratic presidential debate placed a spotlight on her claim that she was "part of the second class to integrate her public schools" through a busing program in Berkeley.